January Conformation Specialties
2026-01-02 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park
Join us at Tinley Park for our Winter Specialties!

Friday 1/2/26
Wheaton KC: Vicki Seiler Cushman
SDC: Desmond J Murphy
GRCI: Ann Greenbank
GRCI Sweepstakes: Kelton Hatton
Saturday 1/3/26
IKC: Linda Hurlebaus
SDC: Angela Picket
Sunday 1/4/26
GRCI: Neil McDevitt
GRCI Sweepstakes: Judy Vandersteen
NEKC: Linda Clark

Superintendent: BaRay
https://barayevents.com/show-info

February Agility
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | Rush N Around, 27432 US-45, Manhatten, IL, 60442
https://rdolson.org/premiums/prem-entry-grci-2026-02.pdf

Amy Comer Grooming & Handling Seminar
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Foster’s Training Center, 1080 W White Rd, Antioch, 60002, United States
Amy Comer Grooming & Handling Seminar
Join us the first weekend in August for Amy Comer’s grooming and handling seminar!
Working spots and unlimited audit spots available for members and non-members.
*Handling portion of the seminar is open to ALL breeds

Working spots: Please make sure to bring a clean dog, crate, table + arm, chair, grooming supplies (comb, scissors, brush etc) and slip lead if also partaking in the handling portion. Bring any bait, toys or item that you usually would use at a show. Don’t forget to bring something to take notes.
Audit spots: Please bring a chair and something to take notes.
We will have water and light snacks. Venue is air conditioned

To reserve your spot please email presidentgrci@gmail.com with your choice of working or auditing spot. Payment is accepted via Zelle (presidentgrci@gmail.com) or check made out to GRCI and mailed to GRCI, 11600 Windsor Dr, Huntley IL 60142. If mailing check please make sure to indicate so in your email (any bounced checks will incur a $25 fee). Once payment is confirmed you will receive an email confirmation for the spot you have signed up for.

Nearby hotels (please make sure to check pet policies). Foster’s is right on the southern WI/northern IL border and easily accessible off HWY I-94 & IL-173. This is not a full list of all available nearby hotels:
Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North-pet friendly
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan-pet friendly
Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie WI-pet friendly
Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie WI-pet friendly

We are excited to host this seminar and look forward to seeing you this August!!!

WC/WCX
2026-08-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Bong Recreational Area, Hwy 142 & 75, Kansasville, WI
GRCI 2026 WC WCX PREMIUM

Obedience/Rally Trial
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | Cardunal Dog Obedience Training Club, 10783 Wolf Dr, Huntley, IL, 60142
Location: Car-Dun-Al ODTC (Huntley IL)
2026 GRCI Premium List
Date: August 15 & 26, 2026
Obedience Judges: Dianne Allen, Cindy Simonsen
Rally Judge: Kelly Winkie (provisional)

Volunteer sign up link: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/ihmrb

Fall Conformation Specialites
2026-09-04 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 | Cantigny Park, 15151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL
Join us this fall for 6 opportunities to show Goldens in 3 days, in beautiful Cantigny Park! (Wheaton IL)
2 concurrent and 2 designated specialties
Historically has pulled majors!
Superintendent: BaRay
Premium: Coming soon!
Concurrent Specialty judges:
Breed: Barbara Madrigrano, Margie Wilson
Sweepstakes: Bryana Pierce, Adam Levy
All Breed:
Megan Riese Bassel, Gabriel Valdez, Laura Reeves, Gerardo Bernard
